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George Mikan modernized basketball as the first true 'Big Man' in basketball. He won 4 NBA championships and, after averaging over 22 points per game during his 9 seasons, retired being the all-time league leader in points scored. The rules of professional basketball itself were altered by Mikan's dominance. During his career, the three-second rule and goaltending were introduced to try and level the playing field for his opponents. This video contains rare video footage of his days at Depaul University where he battled all comers. Then follow his career to include being voted 'The Greatest Athlete of the 1st Half Century'. Host Paul Hornung explores Mikan's memories and experiences in an exclusive, in-depth interview while they review highlights of this great athletes days on the hardwood.

Basketball is one team sport where players can achieve noticeable improvement working out by themselves or with just a handful of players.

When I was young, I used to spend hours upon hours shooting hoops, as my mother would describe it. Though I knew my limitations as a basketball player, if there was a particular shot or a spot on the court I wanted to perfect, I would spend hours practicing it. I worked endlessly on a hook shot, not only on my strong hand, but on my weak hand as well. My ability to make this shot probably reached its potential, and now 35 years later, I still use this same hook shot when playing in my driveway against my own kids.

There are an endless number of creative drills a young player can do by themselves to help increase their skill level. Another drill I call the Rock Drill or
Crazy Dribble drill is set up with a youth player putting down three or four rocks in a line about 10-15 feet from the basket. He then dribbles along the line of the rocks going toward the basket. The ball ultimately hits one of the rocks and bounces away from the player. This is simulating a game like situation just like a defender hitting the ball away. The player then moves quickly to recover the ball on a fly, squares up toward the basket, and takes a jump shot. Dont we see this happen in almost every game? If the youth player has a desire to make his school team, isnt it better for him when practicing alone to simulate these realistic situations that happen in a game?

Here is another drill that will help a players skills when practicing alone. Take a baseball cap. Staple or glue a glove to the edge of the bill so the majority of the glove is in the players face when he wears the cap. The player then does some regular outside shooting on the move, getting his rebound, dribbling, shooting etc. The glove, and I call this drill Hands In the Face, will give the effect of a defender obstructing the shooters vision. This helps the player practice shooting in a more realistic atmosphere.

Creativity knows no limits. Parents who are not even into sports can come up with numerous ideas using different techniques and props to make practice basketball in ones own driveway fun and a chance to improve ones skills.

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Marty Schupak has coached youth sports for 18 years and is the creator of the videos "Driveway Basketball Drills" and 48 Championship Basketball Drills. He is also creator of The 59 Minute Baseball Practice and Championship Soccer Drills videos and is author of the best selling book Youth Baseball. Drills. He is President of the Basketball Coach One and the Youth Sports Club, a group dedicated to making sports practices and games more creative and enjoyable for kids.

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Basketball practice really is the time to work on more of the team concepts than individual concepts of the game. So it is necessary to do additional things to increase your individual skills. Let's look at what you will get out of attending basketball camps or working with a basketball trainer.

You will get additional workouts.

Doing extra is never a bad thing. If you interviewed a top basketball player, I would guarantee one of the main reasons they would say they play a level above other players is because of working extra. Kevin Durant said it perfectly, "Hard (extra) work beats talent, when talent fails to work hard."

You will learn from experts.

Surrounding yourself with an individual with expert knowledge of the game will have a tremendous impact on your game. I've heard the saying "You are the average of the people you hang around." Just think if you put yourself in position where you are learning the game of basketball from others consistently, how much more knowledgeable you will become.

You will gain an advantage.

The average player does not attend basketball camps nor receive basketball training. That is why they are average. I love this say, "Successful people are willing to do, what unsuccessful people are not." Or let's change it up a little. Top girls basketball players are willing to do, what average girls basketball players are not willing to do.

That just leaves one question - What type of player will you be?

Don't sit back and be an average basketball player.

My name is Patosha Jeffery. I've been involved in basketball as a player, coach and trainer since 1987. My skills were good enough to get me a full basketball scholarship to the University of Memphis. I've coached several young ladies that's earned basketball scholarships themselves to schools like the University of Colorado, University of Florida, Southern Mississippi, Ole Miss, Arkansas State and Florida A&M to name a few. I am a Certified Fitness Trainer and Specialist in Sports Conditioning.

My philosophies are" To Add Value to Others through Inspiration and Participation" and "To Mentor Young Ladies through the Process of Excelling in Basketball".

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There is a troubling trend developing in the world of youth basketball in our country. Kids are being quickly rushed though the most important developmental stages of learning and thrown into game environments. How do kids play the whole game when their coaches have never taught them to learn the parts. Read about how the development of the sharp and our young basketball players are the same.

Sharks develop according to the amount of space they inhabit. The more room you give them, the more they grow. Some sharks in the ocean grow up to 12-16 feet in length. A much more interesting fact pertains to a baby shark that is confined to a limited area. In a small tank a baby shark will grow only to the size of his surroundings. The baby sharp stays a baby shark without room to roam and develop.

How does this apply to youth basketball?

If we allow young players to experience the entire game of basketball they will grow and develop along with these experiences. Free play is a big part of this development when they are in elementary school. As they are old enough to play team ball in 4-5-6th grade, the team dynamic kicks in. Young players will continue to grow physically but they will NOT grow developmentally at all. In essence, their skills and understanding of the game is caged in a small tank with no room to grow!

The question is then: Are we helping young players grow into mighty sharks or stunted little sharks?

What contributes to this stunting? How do we limit our young players and stunt their growth and development?

1. By speeding up the fundamental teaching of the activity, we are leaving kids behind. Teaching dribbling, passing, shooting, and the basics of the game are the only thing that needs to be taught. When do you move by these fundamentals as a coach? When the player masters the skill according to his age level. The key is maintaining a flexible approach when coaching because of the variance in developmental growth.

Advice-Slow down and teach the basics, over and over and over. You can never spend enough time on the fundamentals.

2. Playing too many games before kids are ready. Games are a natural progression once fundamentals are mastered followed by small group competition.

3. Failing to bridge the gap between practice and 5-on-5 games. The important learning opportunities come with 2-on-2, 3-on-3, and 4-on-4 play. These small group setting allow for all players to be involved and teaches them how to play with teammates as a unit. A 3-on-3 game gives young players plenty of room to play versus the congestion 5-on-5 games create. The more congested, the less is learned by players.

4. Lack of "teaching games." This is another important bridge that can help players transfer from practice to real 5-on-5 games. A teaching game is controlled by coaches who ref games while they stop and teach during the game. There are some stops and starts during the game, but the teaching opportunity is invaluable. This is a big mistake made by many youth coaches. To expect kids to go out and start playing 5-on-5 games cold is not realistic or appropriate.

5. Defining positions too early. Positions are dangerous to the development of players because they box an individual into a spot on the floor and an assumed set of skills. Both factors, specific spots on the floor and skill groupings for that position, are limiting to young players.

The challenge is to teach slow, practice slow, and repeat skills over and over.

The progression in teaching youth basketball is as follows: CRAWL, WALK, JOG, AND RUN. As coaches, lets deal with one level at a time. If you have to CRAWL with your team, then CRAWL. Do not begin to WALK when you are not quite ready. If you do, you will fall flat on your face because you are not ready!

Remember, this experience is FOR THE KIDS, NOT THE COACHES. You have a huge responsibility as a coach and can either enhance or damage the enjoyment and learning curve of your players. Treat with care!

Randy Brown has passion for the game of basketball. He works as a basketball consultant and mentor for coaches. Visit him at http://www.coachrb.com for free resources, Q & A, newsletter, and coaching programs. A speaker and writer, he has authored 75 articles on coaching and is nationally published. His 18 years in college basketball highlights a successful 23-year career. Mentored by Basketball Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson at Arizona. Resume includes positions at Arizona, Iowa State, Marquette, Drake, and Miami of Ohio, 5 Conference Championships and 5 NCAA appearances. His efforts have helped develop 12 NBA players including Steve Kerr, Sean Elliott, and Jaamal Tinsley. To contact Randy, email him at rb@coachrb.com.

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In case you didn't know - Chris Paul, the 5'11" point guard of the New Orleans Hornets has a 38-inch vertical! But maybe you did, maybe you also have seen his monster dunk over the 6'11" center Dwight Howard. In case you didn't, simply look it up on youtube.

For those who ask themselves how Paul improved his vertical that much - cause he isn't a natural jumper like so many - simply take a look at his summer weight program - but dont forget that this workout is designed for a professional basketball player and you should consult your physician first.

I had to work real hard on my vertical. Its important to work on your whole body, not only the legs. Chris Paul

The 4 days a week, one hour a day workout consists of:

Lat Raise: 3 sets, 10 reps, 20 lbs.

Pec Deck: 3 sets, 10 reps, 80 lbs.

Tricep Press: 3 sets, 10 reps, 80 lbs.

Lat Pull: 3 sets, 10 reps, 130 lbs.

Seated Row: 3 sets, 10 reps, 120 lbs.

Bent Fly: 3 sets, 10 reps, 40 lbs.

Curls: 3 sets, 10 reps, 20 lbs.

Leg Curl: 3 sets, 10 reps, 100 lbs.

Hack Squat: 3 sets, 10 reps, 300 lbs.

Calf Raises: 3 sets, 10 reps, 100 lbs.

Bench Press: 3 sets, 10 reps, 130 lbs.

Use less weight and more repetitions to avoid getting too bulky. If you want to get bigger, then go on heavier weights, lower reps.

Here is one example for the vertical leap exercises, its called plate squats.

Starting Position: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, hips back. Hold a weight plate with both hands at chest level, elbows bent.

Movement: Lower yourself until knees and hips are fully bent.

Be certain to keep the knees directly over the toes. Extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Return and repeat. Also, be sure to keep your head forward, back straight and feet flat on the floor, do not raise your heels. As you extend up, think of driving your heels into the floor.

And of course, you have to use the jumping rope - it not only gives you explosiveness and calf strength but is also a great way to build stamina, and work on your overall leg strength. Do 200 jumps 3 times a week.

If you are really interested in improving your vertical and are searching for a good vertical program, I definitely can recommend Go Up Strong, it gives you all the stuff you need to improve your vertical.

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